The Chinchero International Airport (Cusco) will operate fully, at most, two years after the planned delivery period (mid-2025). The MTC has recognized that The construction of the Chinchero Airport has progress of 12% as of January of this year. Five percentage points advanced in the last six months “unlike the last two years”according to Donald […]
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Chinchero Airport has progress of only 10%, they warn
Cusco’s Chinchero International Airport is one of the most important airport projects in South America, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC); However, the work is not even more than 10% complete, when it should be at least 30% complete for completion next year. This has been warned by Werner Salcedo, regional governor […]
Works at Chinchero Airport do not exceed 10% progress, warns governor of Cusco
Werner Salcedo, regional governor of Cusco, pointed out that the works at the Chinchero International Airport do not even exceed 10% progress, to the point that, together with provincial and interregional authorities, he will sue the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) “to to do their job.” “Here there is no issue of undermining or […]
The regions of Peru that would grow the most in the first half of 2024: Puno and Cusco are among them
In 2023, it was confirmed that Peru was in an economic recession after registering falls in GDP for 2 consecutive quarters. However, organizations such as world Bank and the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) predict that this new year the country’s economy will grow by at least 2.5% and 3%, respectively. For its part, […]
Cusco: Mincul declares reorganization of the DDC after controversy over tickets to Machu Picchu
The Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC) of Cusco will be subjected to an evaluation to review “critical processes that ensure its effective and efficient operation, as well as improve the quality of the services it provides to citizens.” Join the La República WhatsApp channel Price of the dollar in Peru: what is the exchange rate […]
Leslie Urteaga, Minister of Culture: “Machu Picchu is not going to be privatized”
The head of the Ministry of Culture (Mincul), Leslie Urteagastated that Machu Picchu will not be privatized, after the announcement of the sale of tickets on the virtual platform tubeleto.cultura.pe starting on Wednesday, December 20. The official indicated that, for several weeks, the institution she directs has been working hand in hand with local and […]
After new capacity at Machu Picchu, Mincetur hopes to close the year with 2.5 million tourists
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Madeleine Burns, assured that the new capacity of Machu Picchu would allow it to close in 2023 with 2.5 million incoming tourists, higher than the 2 million initially projected. In dialogue with National Radio, the official stressed that her sector is making efforts to recover pre-pandemic levels of visitors to […]
Cusco: what is the risk of increasing the capacity of visits to Machupicchu, the wonder of the world?
Machu Picchu, one of the most important tourist spots in Peru and sixth wonder of the world, will increase its capacity, which will go from 4,044 to 5,600 visitors per day, not including those who access through the Inca Trail in progress. The decision was approved unanimously and had the approval of the main authorities, […]
Machu Picchu increases daily capacity to 5,600 visitors
Machu Picchu, one of the most important tourist spots in Peru and the sixth wonder of the world, will increase its capacity, which will go from 4,044 to between 4,500 and 5,600 visitors per daynot including those who access via the Inca Trail. The decision was approved unanimously and had the approval of the main […]
Machu Picchu increases its capacity and will receive up to 5,600 visitors daily
The decision was made in conjunction with the authorities of the regional government of Cusco and seeks to strengthen the economy in the area. Join the La República WhatsApp channel Price of the dollar today in Peru: what is the exchange rate for this Friday, December 1? Payment schedule at Banco de la Nación: official […]